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Assessing Liverpool's successes and failures in the transfer window

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Assessing Liverpool's successes and failures in the transfer window Our writers have their say on how Liverpool fared in the January transfer window.Martin Laurence: After a dream debut, scoring the winner in a Merseyside derby, it appears Virgil van Dijk can’t solve all of Liverpool’s defensive issues. That’s no shock in reality, and the Reds coul...

Assessing Arsenal's successes and failures in the transfer window

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Assessing Arsenal's successes and failures in the transfer window Our writers have their say on how Arsenal fared in the January transfer window.Martin Laurence: The loss of Alexis was huge but Arsenal have at least splashed the cash in an attempt to compensate. Given time Henrikh Mkhitaryan should be well suited to Arsenal’s approach, with former club mate ...

Liverpool lining up fellow German international to replace Emre Can

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Liverpool lining up fellow German international to replace Emre Can Reports have emerged late in the transfer window that multiple clubs are believed to be considering triggering the release clause in the contract of Hoffenheim’s Kerem Demirbay, with Liverpool thought to be fronting the queue for his services.The Reds could hold an advantage in the fact that t...

The top Tottenham-Manchester United tip in midweek treble

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The top Tottenham-Manchester United tip in midweek treble AC Milan vs Lazio - 19:45 KO / Match PreviewMilan’s 2-1 win in this fixture just three days ago was unquestionable their best league result under Gennaro Gattuso, and the rossoneri will certainly take confidence into the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi. While the hosts win came as somethi...

Mahrez to Manchester City makes sense in short and long term

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Mahrez to Manchester City makes sense in short and long term With reports mounting that Manchester City are ready to table a huge offer to secure the services of Riyad Mahrez, we asses whether the Algerian would be a good short term replacement for Leroy Sane, and whether it all makes sense in the long term.While some are suggesting the champions elect have p...

What Stoke can expect from midfield target Badou Ndiaye

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What Stoke can expect from midfield target Badou Ndiaye Stoke City are reportedly on the verge of a £15m deal for Galatasaray midfielder Badou Ndiaye as Paul Lambert looks to bolster his ranks ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline.The 27-year-old only joined the Turkish giants from Super Lig rivals Osmanlispor in the summer but the opportunit...

Value to be had in Tuesday night Premier League treble

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Value to be had in Tuesday night Premier League treble Swansea vs Arsenal - 19:45 KO / Match PreviewUnbeaten in five in all competitions under Carlos Carvalhal and with their win at the Liberty over Liverpool still fresh in the minds of the fans, Tuesday’s trip to Wales may not be plain sailing for Arsenal. Potentially distracted by transfer deali...

The best value bets from Europe's top matches this weekend

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The best value bets from Europe's top matches this weekend Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim (27.01.18 / KO 14:30) - Match PreviewHoffenheim and their young boss Julian Nagelsmann have had Bayern’s number in recent meetings, winning two of their last three and drawing the other but TSG aren’t in great shape ahead of their latest trip to the Allianz. T...

Guido Carrillo: The man to fire Southampton to safety

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Guido Carrillo: The man to fire Southampton to safety We run the numbers on Southampton recruit Guido Carrillo to assess whether their new signing can remedy the longstanding striking problems at the club.The South coast club had the worst conversion rate in the entire division under Claude Puel last season (7.1%), and it’s fair to say Mauricio P...

Why West Ham should do all they can to sign Fabian Ruiz

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Why West Ham should do all they can to sign Fabian Ruiz With The Telegraph reporting that West Ham are weighing up a bid for Real Betis midfielder Fabian Ruiz, we run the numbers on a rising star in Spain.David Moyes was in Betis to witness Barcelona thump Quique Setien’s side 5-0, and if he were to take that game in isolation it’s fair to sa...